Bayern Munich to Hand Manuel Neuer £1.4 Million Fine After Controversial Interview
Bayern Munich’s iconic goalkeeper, Manuel Neuer will have a huge fine of £1.4 million imposed on him as per latest reports.
The German goalkeeper is currently suffering an injury of broken leg, which he acquired on holiday after Germany short-lived disappointing run at the World cup 2022, due to which he is sidelined from the pitch.
Bayern impose fine on Neuer after interview
Neuer, however, has been on the headlines because of an interview where he spoke about the sacking of, Toni Tapalovic, Bayern’s goalkeeping coach.
It is well-known that the 36-year-old is a close friend of Tapalovic since their Schalke days when they played with each other, which is why Neuer did this interview after the sacking of his close friend.
Neuer had said that for him this was a blow, and that he felt like his heart was being ripped out when he is already down because of his injury.
Neuer’s controversial interview after firing of Tapalovic
Neuer didn’t stop at that, he went on to state that it was the most brutal thing he has experienced in his career, and it was reallt huge considering he has experienced a lot.
According to the latest reports now, Neuer is all set to received a mammoth fine of £1.4 million for his actions of speaking against the decisions made by the club of kicking Tapalovic out.
Apparently, many of the senior executives of the Bundesliga club were fuming with anger because of Neuer’s actions.
Neuer’s timing of doing the interview was also criticized for its timing considering that Bayern aree currently in a struggling position with a disappointing season where they are running behind for the title race.
Bayern CEO Oliver Kahn on Manuel Neuer
Bayern Munich’s CEO and former goalkeeper Oliver Kahn spoke on the matter saying that what Neuer said in the two interviews about Toni Tapalovic’s sacking did not do any justice to him [Neuer] as the captain of Bayern Munich, neither did it do any justice to the values of FC Bayern.
Kahn also stated that Neuer’s statements were also timed very improperly since Bayern were facing some tough and important matches ahead.
On the other hand, Bayern club President Herbert Hainer also said that for the club it was incomprehensible and disappointing that Neuer did not made any direct communication with the club and instead chose the press to express his views.
“I’m more disappointed than angry because I thought that Manuel, who is a great player and who has been here a long time, would discuss those issues with us first,” said Herbert Hainer.
